Deer Creek Station

Hwy 30, White, SD 57276

Plant Summary Information

Deer Creek Station is ranked #4 out of 50 power plants in South Dakota in terms of total annual net electricity generation.

Deer Creek Station is comprised of 2 generators and generated 234.1 GWh during the 3-month period between September 2025 to December 2025.

Plant Name	Deer Creek Station
Utility Name	Basin Electric Power Coop
Location	Brookings County, SD
Initial Operation Date	August 2012
Last Update	Dec 2025
Annual Generation	1.2 TWh
Annual Consumption	9.6 M MMBtu
Ranked #686 out of 13,081 Power Plants Nationwide
Ranked #413 out of 2,206 Natural Gas Power Plants Nationwide
Ranked #4 out of 50 South Dakota Power Plants
Ranked #1 out of 11 South Dakota Natural Gas Power Plants
Fuel Types	Natural Gas

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Summary Information
Plant Name	Deer Creek Station (56610)
Plant Address	Hwy 30, White, SD 57276
Utility	Basin Electric Power Coop (1307)
Latitude, Longitude	44.39624, -96.53332
Generation Dates on File	Aug 2012 to Dec 2025
Initial Operation Date	August 2012
Annual Generation	1.2 TWh
Fuel Types	Natural Gas

Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) Information
FERC Cogeneration Status	No
FERC Small Power Producer Status	No
FERC Exempt Wholesale Generator Status	No

Regulatory Information
Regulatory Status	Regulated
NERC Region	MRO
Balancing Authority	Southwest Power Pool (SWPP)
NAICS Code	Utilities (22)
Sector	Electric Utility (1)
Water Source	Wells
Ash Impoundment	No
Transmission / Distribution Owner	Basin Electric Power Coop (1307) SD
Grid Voltage	345.00 kV
Energy Storage	No

Natural Gas Information
Pipeline Name	NORTHERN BORDER P L CO
Natural Gas Storage	No

* Data obtained from the 2025 EIA 860 Report

Technology	Natural Gas Fired Combined Cycle
Prime Mover	Combined Cycle Steam Part
Unit Code	CCU1
Ownership	Single Owner
Duct Burners	Yes
RTO ISO LMP Node Designation	WAUEDEERCRKUNCT1_UNIT_RA
RTO ISO Location Designation For Reporting Wholesale Sales Data	WAUE.BEPM.DCS1
Nameplate Capacity	154 MW
Nameplate Power Factor	0.85
Summer Capacity	150 MW
Winter Capacity	150 MW
Minimum Load	40 MW

Uprate/Derate Completed	No
Status	Operating
First Operation Date	August 2012
Combined Heat & Power	No
Sector Name	Electric Utility (1)
Energy Source	Natural Gas
Solid Fuel Gasification	No
Carbon Capture Technology	No
Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load	12H
Multiple Fuels	No
Cofire Fuels	No
Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas	No

Technology	Natural Gas Fired Combined Cycle
Prime Mover	Combined Cycle Combustion Turbine Part
Unit Code	CCU1
Ownership	Single Owner
Can Bypass Heat Recovery Steam Generator	No
RTO ISO LMP Node Designation	WAUEDEERCRKUNCT1_UNIT_RA
RTO ISO Location Designation For Reporting Wholesale Sales Data	WAUE.BEPM.DCS1
Nameplate Capacity	170 MW
Nameplate Power Factor	0.85
Summer Capacity	145 MW
Winter Capacity	150 MW
Minimum Load	100 MW

Uprate/Derate Completed	No
Status	Operating
First Operation Date	August 2012
Combined Heat & Power	No
Sector Name	Electric Utility (1)
Energy Source	Natural Gas
Solid Fuel Gasification	No
Carbon Capture Technology	No
Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load	12H
Multiple Fuels	No
Cofire Fuels	No
Switch Between Oil And Natural Gas	No

Owner Name	Address	Generator	Ownership
*We couldn't locate any owners for this plant*

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